Spaghetti and Meatballs

You can never go wrong with a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

Total Time: 0:30

Prep: 0:25

Level:
Moderate

Serves:
4

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Ingredients

1.00 medium spaghetti squash

1.00 large red pepper

1.00 lb. ground chicken

2.00 clove garlic

0.50 tsp. red pepper

0.50 tsp. rosemary

8.00 oz. whole-grain spaghetti

2.00 c. lower-sodium marinara sauce

basil leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line 18-inch by 12-inch jelly-roll pan with foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.

With knife, pierce squash all over. Place on microwave-safe pie plate or shallow bowl. Microwave on High 7 minutes. Turn over; microwave another 10 minutes or until very tender when pierced with knife.

Meanwhile, arrange sliced pepper in single layer on half of prepared pan. In medium bowl, mix chicken with garlic, crushed red pepper, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using rounded measuring tablespoon, form mixture into 1-inch balls; place on other half of prepared pan. Spray sliced pepper and meatballs with cooking spray. Roast 15 minutes or until meatballs are golden and cooked through (165 degrees F).